Weinstein Harry L.

Weinstein, Harry L., 84 years old, retired retailer, beloved husband, father, grandfather and good friend to many, passed away April 10th, 2012. His memorial service will be held at 10:30 A.M., Sunday, April 15th at Downing Lahey Mortuary East. He was born May 29th, 1927 in Sioux City, Iowa to Anna and Meyer Weinstein. He went briefly to Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa on a debate scholarship and then served 2 years in the United States Navy. He worked for a national shoe company in St Louis, Missouri before moving to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Subsequently, he opened his own store in Tulsa, Oklahoma then moved to Wichita, Kansas to open another store. He eventually owned and operated stores in Wichita, Topeka, Hutchinson and Kansas City before retiring from business in 1991. He then served as a business consultant and was involved with SCORE. He was also active at Congregation Emanu-El and Mid-Kansas Jewish Federation serving on the boards as well as other committees over the years. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, H. Robert Weinstein, and his sister, Sara Levich. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Phyllis; daughter, Marla Amsden; son, Dr. Gary Weinstein of Dallas, Texas; and grandchildren, Alexandra and Macy Amsden and Blake and Kyle Weinstein. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Congregation Emanu-El, 7011 E. Central, Wichita, KS, 67206, Mid-Kansas Jewish Federation, 400 N. Woodlawn, S-8, Wichita, KS, 67208, or the charity of your choice.